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RFIC Layout Engineer

Apple

Location

Austin, TX, Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The RFIC Layout Engineer will be an integral part of the Wireless SoC Radio Team, which focuses on designing highly energy-efficient CMOS radios. This role involves researching and designing advanced RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks for next-generation wireless technologies. The engineer will work on custom RF/analog layouts for radio transceivers and contribute to high-volume production in advanced CMOS technology nodes. The position requires a strong understanding of layout techniques and advanced process effects.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree
  • FinFet experience
  • Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS
  • Knowledgeable in layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high frequency routing
  • Solid understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling
  • Understanding of guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, and advanced process effects such as LOD and WPE
  • High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS in FinFet Technology
  • Knowledge of CADENCE layout tools
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL

Responsibilities

  • Research and design RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks for wireless technologies
  • Create custom RF/analog layouts for radio transceivers
  • Ensure high-volume production in advanced CMOS technology nodes
  • Apply layout techniques to enhance device matching and minimize parasitics
  • Interpret CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS for FinFet technology

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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